Chapter 51

VANCE

“So, you’re just really here for business?”

“What would I be here for, Mateo?” My eyes are practically closed, but I can see Mateo’s gaze on me. I know he has a lot of things to ask but I beg him not to.

He wants answers I don’t have the courage to hand him. I want to tell him everything and nothing at the same time.

He swallows.

“Sybil—” he starts, then stops.

The name hangs ugly between us